Haloperidol

Question 1

Haloperidol Trade Name

Answer 1

Haldol

Question 2

Haloperidol Classification

Answer 2

Capital:
Antipsychotic

Question 3

Haloperidol Mechanism

Answer 3

Capital:
Inhibits CNS catecholamine receptors and depresses ascending reticular activating system to cause sedation

Question 4

Haloperidol Onset of Action

Answer 4

Capital:
10 minutes

Question 5

Haloperidol Duration of Action

Answer 5

Capital:
30-45 minutes

Question 6

Haloperidol Indications

Answer 6

Capital:
Acute psychotic episodes
CT Protocols:
Extreme agitation/combativeness
Suspected excited delirium
Ineffective control of agitated patient after
benzodiazepines

Question 7

Haloperidol Contraindications

Answer 7

Capital:
Parkinson’s Disease
Depressed mental status
Agitation secondary to shock or hypoxia
Hypersensitivity
Enhanced CNS depression and hypotension when given in conjunction with alcohol
Antagonized by amphetamines and catecholamines

CT Protocols:
Allergy
Administer haloperidol with caution to patients who are already on psychotropic medications which may precipitate serotonin syndrome or malignant hyperthermia.

Question 8

Haloperidol Side Effects/ Precautions/ Comments

Answer 8

Capital:
Seizures, QT prolongation, Dystonia, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Nausea/vomiting
Drooling, Confusion

Question 9

Haloperidol Adult Dose

Answer 9

Capital:
5mg IM
CT Protocols:
In conjunction with benzodiazepine, haloperidol 10 mg IM

Question 10

Haloperidol Pediatric Dose

Answer 10

Capital:
Not recommended

Question 11

Haloperidol Max Dose Adult (Pediatric)

Answer 11

??

Question 12

Haloperidol Routes of Administration

Answer 12

IM

Question 13

Haloperidol How Supplied

Answer 13

Injectable solution 5mg/mL